Conducts and directs research into law and the administration of justice; considers matters of law reform with a view to proposing to the appropriate authority the means by which the law may be made more useful and effective; promotes law research and reform

The Journal of Law Reform focuses on publishing law reform oriented articles and student notes. Since its birth in the late sixties, the Journal has followed a mandate to promote the improvement of the law in all areas in which needs are disclosed and in which useful proposals can be advanced.

The Commission was created in 1985 to conduct a continuous revision of the statutes of New Jersey. The Commission corrects inconsistent statutes, updates or repeals obsolete or redundant laws and submits proposed legislation. The Commission's objective is to simplify, clarify and modernize New Jersey Statutes.
The Commission extensively examines local law and practices and consults the law of other jurisdictions, experts in the area and proposals of learned bodies.